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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.03, 2,761.17 and 1,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.03, 2,761.17 and 1,116.72 is: 1,540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.03 : 2,761.17 = 1,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.03/2,761.17 = 1,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.03x = 2,761.17 × 1,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.03x = 3,083,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,453.76/2,001.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.93

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